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Swelling and redness of the eyelids, watery eyes and a feeling that sand has been poured into the eyes are symptoms of conjunctivitis. The disease is rather unpleasant, but, fortunately, it is quickly and effectively treated. How to choose drops for the treatment of conjunctivitis and whether they have contraindications – we’ll talk in our article
Approximately 40% of all visits to the ophthalmologist account for conjunctivitis. This is an inflammatory disease of the mucous membrane of the eye, which is caused by an infection or an allergic reaction.1.
The most common cause of conjunctivitis is adenovirus. It accounts for 85% of all cases. The remaining 15% is bacterial conjunctivitis. The infection enters the human eye by airborne droplets and causes characteristic symptoms:
- swelling of the eyelids;
- swelling and redness of the mucous membrane of the eye;
- photophobia;
- increased lacrimation;
- redness of the white of the eye;
- purulent discharge from the eye (with bacterial conjunctivitis).
Allergic conjunctivitis occurs after contact with an allergen. Anything can cause an inflammatory response, from plant pollen to animal dander or house dust.2. Often, allergic conjunctivitis appears after working with household chemicals, cosmetics and food. In addition to these symptoms, allergic conjunctivitis causes severe itching of the eyes and eyelids.2.
Also, conjunctivitis can be caused by a mote that has fallen under the eyelid, a burn from household chemicals, low-quality cosmetics, and even bright sunlight.
Most often, conjunctivitis does not require special treatment and usually resolves on its own within 2-3 days.3. If the symptoms persist, you should consult a doctor.
Rating of the top 10 inexpensive and effective drops for conjunctivitis in adults according to KP
For the treatment of conjunctivitis, special eye drops are used. Their choice in the pharmacy network is quite extensive.
All drops from conjunctivitis can be divided into 4 groups: antibacterial, antiviral, antiallergic and complex. Recall that only a doctor can choose and prescribe a drug after determining the cause of the disease.
Artificial tear preparation Defislez
Hypromellose is a protector of the epithelium of the cornea of the eyes, where the active substance is a semi-synthetic polymer of hypromellose. Drops with increased viscosity soften and lubricate the cornea and conjunctiva, reduce redness of the eyes, promote healing of affected areas.
Defislez helps eliminate the symptoms of allergic reactions caused by environmental factors: smoke, cold, dust, sun, wind, salty sea water. Of the contraindications, only hypersensitivity to the components of the drops. In the instructions, the manufacturer indicates that sometimes the drug can cause redness of the conjunctiva and allergic reactions.
Main characteristics
| Active substance | hypromellose |
| Manufacturer | Sintez OJSC, (Russia) |
| Indications for use | eye irritation caused by smoke, dust, cold, wind, sun, salt water, allergies, erosion and trophic ulcers of the cornea, microtrauma of the corneal epithelium |
| Contraindications | hypersensitivity to this combination |
Lecrolin
Eye drops based on cromoglycic acid have an anti-allergic effect. It should be noted that Lekrolin is used mainly as a prophylaxis of allergic conjunctivitis. For example, the drug is often prescribed to people in contact with potential allergens (chemicals and cosmetics, animal hair, etc.). Drops are also indicated for seasonal allergies.
In the instructions, the manufacturer notes that Lekrolin eye drops can cause a short-term decrease in visual acuity and eye irritation. Do not use the drug in children under 4 years of age and people with hypersensitivity to cromoglycic acid.
Main characteristics
| Active substance | cromoglycic acid |
| Manufacturer | SANTEN LLC (Russia) |
| Indications for use | allergic conjunctivitis, irritation of the mucous membrane of the eyes due to allergic reactions to environmental factors, occupational hazards, household chemicals, cosmetics, ophthalmic preparations, plant pollen and pet dander |
| Contraindications | hypersensitivity to the drug, children under 4 years of age. Consult your doctor before use during pregnancy and lactation |
Artificial tear
These eye drops contain hypromellose and boric acid. The drug is designed to lubricate and moisturize the conjunctiva and helps to get rid of unpleasant symptoms caused by smoke, cold, dust, sun, wind, sea water and allergies. Also, artificial tears help relieve the symptoms of dry eye syndrome.
As the manufacturer indicates in the instructions, the artificial tear has practically no contraindications and side effects, except for the individual intolerance of the components. When instilled, a feeling of gluing of the eyelids may appear, which is associated with the viscosity of the solution. Also, the use of drops can cause temporary blurred vision, which disappears after 5-15 minutes.
Main characteristics
| Active substance | hypromellose |
| Manufacturer | Pharmaceutical company LEKKO, CJSC (Russia) |
| Indications for use | eye irritation caused by smoke, dust, cold, wind, sun, salt water, allergies |
| Contraindications | individual intolerance to the drug |
Piktorid-SOLOpharm
Piktorid-SOLOpharm are antimicrobial drops with antiseptic action for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis. The composition of the drops contains picloxidine, which will help to cope with the infection, as well as relieve swelling and redness of the eyes.
The manufacturer in the instructions notes that Piktorid-SOLOpharm has practically no contraindications and side effects, so it can be prescribed even to children from birth, pregnant and lactating women. Users note that after instillation, redness of the conjunctiva and temporary blurred vision may appear, which disappear within a minute.
Main characteristics
| Active substance | picloxidine |
| Manufacturer | GROTEKS, OOO (Russia) |
| Indications for use | bacterial infections of the anterior part of the eye, dacryocystitis, prevention of infectious complications after eye surgery |
| Contraindications | individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug |
Wisin Allergy
Visin Allergy eye drops contain levocabastin, a histamine receptor blocker. As indicated in the instructions, the drug begins to act after 5 minutes, and its effect lasts up to 12 hours. Drops are prescribed for allergic conjunctivitis, both seasonal and arising under the influence of smoke, wind, household chemicals, etc.
Despite its popularity, the drug has a number of contraindications: it should not be used during breastfeeding, children under 12 years of age and when wearing contact lenses. With caution, the drug should be taken by the elderly and in case of impaired renal function. When using drops, short-term pain in the eyes and impaired visual acuity may occur.
Main characteristics
| Active substance | levocabastin |
| Manufacturer | FAMAR AVE (Greece) |
| Indications for use | to relieve redness of the eyes caused by allergies or caused by exposure to chemical and physical factors (smoke, dust, chlorinated water, light, cosmetics, contact lenses) |
| Contraindications | hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, wearing contact lenses, children under 12 years of age, breastfeeding |
How to choose drops for conjunctivitis for adults
All eye drops from conjunctivitis differ in active substance and composition. Drops containing antibiotics act on bacteria and do not act on viruses, and antiviral agents are useless in the fight against bacteria3. Drops in allergic conjunctivitis have a completely different mechanism of action. Before using drops, it is necessary to be diagnosed by a doctor and identify the cause of conjunctivitis. Only in this case the treatment will be effective4.
Reviews of doctors about drops for conjunctivitis
Despite the availability of eye drops for conjunctivitis, doctors recommend approaching their use with extreme caution. Especially when it comes to drugs containing antibiotics.
Most conjunctivitis resolves on its own without additional treatment – the body has enough of its own defenses for this. Unpleasant symptoms can be alleviated with over-the-counter hydrating eye drops. The appointment of antibiotics, adrenergic agonists or histamine blockers is an extreme measure, therefore self-medication, especially without finding out the cause, is unacceptable.
Popular questions and answers
Answers to popular questions related to the treatment of conjunctivitis ophthalmologist Svetlana Chistyakova.
What does conjunctivitis look like?
The viral form of conjunctivitis is usually preceded by catarrhal phenomena, fever, general malaise.
How is conjunctivitis treated?
What is better to use for conjunctivitis – tablets, ointments or drops?
Sources of:
- Bacterial conjunctivitis and treatment. Haffaressas Ya. Bulletin of the Council of Young Scientists and Specialists of the Chelyabinsk Region, 2017. https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/bakterialnyy-konyunktivit-i-lechenie
- Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis in children. Ksenzova L.D. Journal “Issues of modern pediatrics”, 2008. https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/lechenie-allergicheskogo-konyunktivita-u-detey
- Our experience in the treatment of adenoviral conjunctivitis. Sakovich V.N. Dermatovenereology. Cosmetology. Sexopathology. 2015. https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/nash-opyt-lecheniya-adenovirusnyh-konyunktivitov
- Features of the treatment of infectious conjunctivitis in an outpatient setting. Guzenko B.V., Guzenko N.V., Trunov M.I. Archivist, 2017. https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/osobennosti-lecheniya-infektsionnogo-konyunktivit-v-usloviyah-ambulatorii
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